Harvesting Our Tea

For centuries, women have picked tea on the steep slopes of Turkeys Black Sea region. It is grueling work, and much of what they earn has traditionally been handed to their husbands. But now a new generation are turning their backs on tea picking, and the industrys survival is uncertain. Harvesting Our Tea follows the young women who hope change is coming and the older ones who fear for their way of life.

Section

  • Best Documentary

Director

Sheida Kiran

Duration

23'

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Turkish

Year

2022